Andrew Tanzer
Andrew Tanzer is an editorial consultant and investment writer. After working as a journalist for 25 years at magazines that included Forbes and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, he served as a senior research analyst and investment writer at a leading New York-based financial advisor. Andrew currently writes for several large hedge and mutual funds, private wealth advisors, and a major bank. He earned a BA in East Asian Studies from Wesleyan University, an MS in Journalism from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, and holds both CFA and CFP® designations.
Latest articles by Andrew Tanzer
-
Why Commodities Still Make Senseinvesting Prices have dropped, but demand for raw materials is still on the rise in developing countries. Smart investors will take note.
By Andrew Tanzer
investing -
The Well-Balanced Vanguard Wellingtoninvesting Vanguard's oldest fund offers a ready-made mix of stocks and bonds.
By Andrew Tanzer
investing -
Borders: Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover
Markets The bookstore turnaround is garnering attention, most recently from the manager of Pershing Square Capital hedge fund.
By Andrew Tanzer
Markets -
Profiting in Biofuels
Markets The long-term run-up in energy prices, combined with Uncle Sam's push on behalf of ethanol, is helping this crop of companies.
By Andrew Tanzer
Markets -
Will Oakmark's New Fund Hit the Mark?
investing Managers Bill Nygren and David Herro are launching Oakmark Global Select.
By Andrew Tanzer
investing -
GlaxoSmithKline: The Right Prescription
Markets This British drug maker boasts a balanced, diversified portfolio of medications, a healthy pipeline, ultra-high profitability and a cheap stock.
By Andrew Tanzer
Markets -
Squeezing Out More Income
investing They may be quirky, but closed-end funds are great sources of high yield.
By Andrew Tanzer
investing -
Better Health for Drug Makers
Markets The heady growth days are over, but shares of Big Pharma are starting to perk up.
By Andrew Tanzer
Markets -
Heartland Select's Wide, Open Spaces
investing This fund has freedom to roam for value no matter what market cap.
By Andrew Tanzer
investing -
PepsiCo: A Stock for the Ages
Markets Sometimes, you just want to buy and hold a stock -- and not worry about confusing news developments.
By Andrew Tanzer
Markets -
The Case for Small Caps
investing The manager of Excelsior Small Cap explains why he thinks shares of small company are still attractive -- despite the prevailing view.
By Andrew Tanzer
investing -
Focused on Dividend Growers
investing The manager of Cohen & Steers Dividend Value highlights all-weather companies.
By Andrew Tanzer
investing -
Wal-Mart de Mexico: Accent on Growth
Markets Wal-Mart's stock has been stuck in the discount bin. But the company's Mexican subsidiary is enjoying notable attention.
By Andrew Tanzer
Markets -
Caterpillar: Rolling On
Markets Strong economic growth and pricing power help fuel impressive performance at this heavy-equipment giant.
By Andrew Tanzer
Markets -
Tech Fund on Its Toes
investing Jacob Internet Fund did not disappear with the 2000-02 bear market. In fact, its manager is now back in the groove.
By Andrew Tanzer
investing -
Penn West Energy Trust: Canadian Oil Play
Markets Share of this Canadian oil trust sport a lush yield, and the firm plows money into finding and pumping out more oil.
By Andrew Tanzer
Markets -
Dogs on the Move
investing Good news for investors: Brokerages are leaving the fund business.
By Andrew Tanzer
investing -
The Virtues of Vice
investing The manager of the Vice fund explains why so-called sin stocks tend to be good defensive investments during economic downturns and discusses a few of his favorites.
By Andrew Tanzer
investing -
Investing Wild Cards for 2007
Markets Here are five things that could go wrong (and the latest odds that they will).
By Andrew Tanzer
Markets -
Hedge Fund Team Goes Mainstream
investing A couple of bargain hunters score with a concentrated mutual fund.
By Andrew Tanzer
investing -
Can REITs Keep Going and Going?
investing The coming year won't be bad for REITs, but don't expect a repeat of 2006's returns.
By Andrew Tanzer
investing